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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.33, 36,446.96 and 17,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.33, 36,446.96 and 17,004.23 is: 23,468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.33 : 36,446.96 = 17,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.33/36,446.96 = 17,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.33x = 36,446.96 × 17,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.33x = 619,752,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,752,490.64/26,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.07

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